Staff Attorney- Lasting Solutions Family Law Program

Responsibilities

• All aspects of family law litigation, including client interviews, drafting pleadings, discovery, fact-gathering, and courtroom advocacy
• Managing a caseload of diverse domestic violence survivors
• Conducting legal research and analysis as needed
• Carrying out community outreach and presentations in coordination with the LSP team and community partners
• Working collaboratively with Lasting Solutions’ staff, other Legal Services programs, and community partners serving this population
• Supervising law student interns

Requirements

• JD and admitted to practice in Missouri (or eligible to be admitted)
• Experiences working in family law and with survivors of domestic or sexual violence preferred, but not required
• Ability to build relationships with clients and community programs across lines of difference, including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, and citizenship status
• Strong litigation, advocacy, communication and work ethic
• Open to creative and innovative ways of fulfilling the legal aid mission

Family Law Program Overview

Legal Services advances justice through legal representation, education, and supportive services. We partner with the community to improve lives, promote fairness, and create opportunities for those in need. The Staff Attorney will provide representation to low-income individuals who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence in orders of protection, divorce, custody, and paternity cases in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County.

Background Screening

This Position Is Subject To a Background Screening Through The Missouri Department Of Health & Senior Services Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR). As a Condition Of Employment, Finalists Must Register with the FCSR using the state’s Background Screening and Employee Eligibility System (BSEES) portal before a screening can be completed. Provide the information required by the state to register (including a Social Security Number (SSN) and other identifying details).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Legal Services of Eastern Missouri is an equal opportunity employer.